New York’s embattled corrections chief to resign: media reports
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The head of New York City’s jails is expected to resign on Friday amid mounting pressure following a series of scandals over the misuse of city property and his department’s spying on city investigators, according to local media re…
U.S., EU set meeting on airline security, electronic devices
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – U.S. and European officials will discuss airline security issues at a meeting in Brussels next week, including possibly expanding the number of airports that ban passengers from carrying electronic devices bigger than ce…
U.S. Justice Department orders tougher criminal punishments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration called for tougher charges and longer prison time for criminals in a move to return to strict enforcement of mandatory minimum-sentencing rules, according to a memo the U.S. Department of Justice released…
To ease fears, U.S. Muslim schools reach out to neighbors
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (Reuters) – At a Roman Catholic high school in New York’s Long Island suburbs, two dozen visiting Muslim students knelt and prayed while teens in uniform blazers from the host school looked on.
Police shooting of teen in Texas draws federal probe, official says
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into a white police officer’s fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager in the Dallas area, a spokeswoman for the local district attorney’s office said on Thursday.
No charges against Nashville officer in deadly shooting: official
(Reuters) – A white Nashville police officer who fatally shot a black man in February near a public housing project will not face criminal charges, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk said on Thursday.
Deadly New Jersey standoff ends after 35 hours with suspect’s surrender
(Reuters) – An armed suspect was arrested on Thursday following a 35-hour standoff in Trenton, New Jersey, that left a bystander dead when the man opened fire on officers, according to police and media reports.
Businessman pleads guilty to bribing Philadelphia D.A.
(Reuters) – A Pennsylvania businessman charged with bribing Philadelphia’s District Attorney Rufus Seth Williams in exchange for special treatment pleaded guilty to federal bribery and tax evasion charges on Thursday.
New York mayor criticized for proposed limits on legal aid to immigrants
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City public defenders on Thursday criticized a proposal by Mayor Bill de Blasio to deny free legal counsel to immigrants in deportation hearings if they had been convicted of serious crimes in the past, saying the plan wou…
Ex-restaurateur linked to NYPD probe pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former Manhattan restaurant owner, charged in a case that emerged from a federal corruption investigation of the New York Police Department, has pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme after reaching a deal with federal prosecut…
